"State of Perpetual Illusion"

by Benjamin Fortier

I don't remember our inside jokes
Or the smell of your hair and clothes.
I will try to forget all the little things
You did that I loved about you.
Burning the physical remnants of our tangible connection,
Feeling lost in this perpetual state of illusion.
But what cannot be stripped away
Are the agonizing thoughts of you and I.
Daydreaming brings insanity.
With sleep comes a maelstrom of visions.
Visions so real I can touch you.
Why can't I betray you?

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Native Rhode Islander and self-proclaimed Renaissance Man, Iraq veteran Benjamin Fortier is a multi-talented writer, musician, and technology geek. He is currently in school (again) studying computer networking and cybersecurity. His day job is in service to his rescue dog, Princess Peppa Pig the American Bully. He is the author of Stones of the Wooded Valley and The Silent Whispers of Omens.

Listen to Ben’s Savage Wonder episode below.

Hear Benjamin Fortier live at the Savage Wonder Festival of veterans in the arts on May 29! Have you gotten your tickets yet? Tickets are only FREE for a few more minutes!

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